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Swomley qualified to be supervisor

Letter to the Editor

Updated:
05/02/2013 02:34:46 PM EDT

The first time I remember seeing Mark Swomley and his wife Maria they were standing in front of the entire congregation at St. Joseph Church telling their personal story of tithing. Over the next few years I had the pleasure of getting to know Mark, and eventually in 2003 I was on the Springettsbury Township Board of Supervisors when we appointed Mark to the planning commission. Mark has performed diligently and effectively in a decade of service to the Springettsbury Planning Commission.

Mark is exceedingly well qualified to represent the people of Springettsbury Township on the Board of Supervisors. He has obvious professional and managerial experience based on his senior role in the Hershey Corporation. He is a Scout leader, a father and a husband.

Mark is a committed community leader with conservative values. He is not a total political newcomer. Anyone who paid attention to the Republican primary campaign to replace Congressman Todd Platts probably noticed Mark in the large field. While he did not enjoy success in that campaign, many people admired his quiet, determined demeanor and his steadfast values.

I encourage everyone in Springettsbury Township to support Mark Swomley for township supervisor. DON BISHOPSPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIP

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